Custom Fretted Instruments is a professional repair shop specializing in stringed musical instruments like guitars, banjos, mandolins, basses, and dulcimers. They are an authorized warranty repair center for Fender, Takamine, and Ovation, and a dealer for high-quality instruments from brands like Eastman, Stonebridge/Furch, and Huss & Dalton. The shop stocks a variety of fretted instrument accessories, tuners, and strings. Customers praise the expertise and friendliness of the staff, who have expertly repaired and set up various guitars, basses, and other instruments. Many customers express their satisfaction with the shop's services, describing it as almost like "visiting family" and highlighting the staff's patience and knowledge. Customers have had positive experiences with the shop's work, including fret replacements, action adjustments, and helping them find the right instrument. The shop's off-the-beaten-path location is seen as a bonus by some, adding to the "good home vibes" of the place. Overall, Custom Fretted Instruments is highly recommended for its professional, friendly, and knowledgeable approach to fretted instrument repair and sales.
I want to thank all the folks at Custom Fretted Instruments for bringing my 1973 Guild D-35 back to life! I purchased this guitar in Seattle, WA in 1974 and I am the original owner! Through the years, being a 70s instrument, it went through all the typical techy P/U upgrades, thus the latest iteration was the EMG sound... read full comment
March 2024
You cannot find more expertise or friendly people anywhere. I've had then fix 2 Martin guitars, 3 basses, another acoustic guitar and they are working on a Taylor guitar now. Almost like visiting family when you go to their shop. I don't have words to recommend them as highly as they deserve!
July 2023
I dropped off my ibanez 7 string s series with tremolo and had a setup done. These guys did a great job. I'm extremely pleased with it. They also have some awesome guitars and pedals. I'll definitely be bringing my other guitars in.
